What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Balaton?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Balaton is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Balaton?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Balaton is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Balaton?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Marshall via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Iowa to Balaton?

The distance between Iowa and Balaton is 425 miles. The road distance is 278.2 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Balaton without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Balaton without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 51m and costs $200 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Balaton?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Iowa to Balaton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Balaton bus from?

Iowa to Balaton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Iowa to Balaton bus arrive?

Iowa to Balaton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Balaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Balaton is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Iowa to Balaton.

Where can I stay near Balaton?

There are eight+ hotels available in Balaton.

Iowa to Balaton - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Balaton by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Pipestonebus
4. Take the taxi from Pipestone to Balatontaxi
9h 51m
$204–290
Drive 276.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Balatoncar 276.6 mi
5h 45m
$51–73
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Marshallbus
8h
$203–651
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Marshallbus Jefferson Lines 925
11h 54m
$175–240

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.3 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Balaton, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Balaton via Minneapolis and Marshall in around 11h 54m.

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